Climate Insights for Cochabamba

The climate in Cochabamba is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1377mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 293mm of rainfall. Cochabamba is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: November, October, September. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between February and August.

Cochabamba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 20°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 14°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Cochabamba is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1377mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 115mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 293mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 18mm. That's 275mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between February and August, totalling around 12cm annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

Cochabamba is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Cochabamba, which began on June 21, 2026. Cochabamba is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in November at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 3°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cochabamba based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.